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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.95, 2,829.26 and 1,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.95, 2,829.26 and 1,166.04 is: 1,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.95 : 2,829.26 = 1,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.95/2,829.26 = 1,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.95x = 2,829.26 × 1,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.95x = 3,299,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,033.25/2,049.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.32

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